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Obituary: Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, of Hart

September 22, 2026

Donna Jean (Heydenberk-Curtis) Essenberg,  90, passed away peacefully in Oaktown, Ind., on Sunday, September 20, 2026. She was born November 5, 1935, to Ray and Edith (Hazen) Heydenberk, in Hart. She was the sixth of nine children. Donna was born and raised in Hart where she spent most of her life. She graduated from Hart High School. She was an…

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Obituary: Steven A. Hitchcock, 72, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Steven A. Hitchcock passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born to Gerald and Loretta (Cracker) Hitchcock on February 27, 1954. He is survived by Vicky Hitchcock; daughter, Jennifer (Daniel) Horton; grandsons, Robert Stamper and Masyn Horton. He is also survived by five sisters and two brothers; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many nieces and…

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Obituary: Jeffrey Dewitt, 55, of Shelby

September 18, 2026

In loving memory of Jeffrey Dewitt June 10, 1971 – September 16, 2026 Jeff was the kind of man people don’t come across often anymore. Strong, hardworking, fiercely independent, and completely himself, he lived his life on his own terms and left an impression that will not be forgotten. He believed in hard work and took great pride in everything…

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Obituary: Kyle Gordon Krause, 36, of Hesperia

September 18, 2026

Kyle Gordon “Buck” Krause, 36, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born August 10, 1990, in Grand Haven, the son of Gordon Beebe and Diane Krause/Beebe. Kyle graduated from Grand Haven High School in 2009. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and cooking on the grill and spoiling his animals with love and treats.…

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Obituary: Susan Marie Thompson, 78, of Hart

September 14, 2026

Susan “Sue” Marie Thompson (Gould), a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 78 years old. Born in Muskegon, MI to the late Maynard Francis Gould and Marguerite Elizabeth Gould (Rattin), Sue grew up with a foundation…

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